In the Mojave Desert

 In the Mojave Desert is a scene based on a Joshua Tree National Park view. I didn't render the scene exactly as it appears, but it's close, and I didn't want a totally literal presentation.

     In the Mojave Desert                      8" x 10"/20cm x 25cm

Meanwhile, it's been quite hot around here lately -- I'm sure glad we have an A/C to make it livable! I don't know how the pioneer settlers and miners managed to survive out here in the summertime!! Obviously, they were tougher than I am!!

Working out in my mind what to paint next. Take care, and thank you for your support!

Mark Junge

www.MarkJunge.com or www.SouthwestSpaces.com

Superstitions

 Superstitions is the name of my latest painting. The title refers to the name of the mountains and, possibly, to the name of the mystique that surrounds this rock pile. It may or may not be the site of the "Lost Dutchman" gold mine -- many have tried to find it, and many have disappeared during their search!

The size of the painting is 8" x 10"/20cm x 25cm. It is acrylic on panel, and no AI was involved in its creation.

Enjoy!!

Mark Junge

www.MarkJunge.com or www.SouthwestSpaces.com

The Land of Joshua Trees

I finally finished a new painting!! This is The Land of Joshua Trees, 8" x 10" / 20cm x 25cm, acrylic on panel.

I've painted this little mountain many times before. It's in Joshua Tree National Park, California.

As far as I know, it doesn't have a name (many mountains and rock formations in the Park are unnamed). I love all the peaks and an almost castle-like look to it. Plus, of course, the Joshua trees, which I love almost as much as saguaro and organ pipe cactus.

Enjoy!!

Mark Junge

www.MarkJunge.com or www.SouthwestSpaces.com

Desert Clouds

Desert Clouds is my latest painting of one of my favorite places -- Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona.

There's just something about the namesake species of cactus that just grabs me. The organ pipe cactus plus the saguaros, in addition to the rugged mountains, are what the desert is all about.

Desert Clouds                                                 8" x 10" / 20cm x 25cm

 Sometimes I wish I could live there, although the torrid summer heat would probably kill me! And besides -- this is National Park land.

I expect this piece will be on my website soon, looking for a forever home.

Mark Junge

www.MarkJunge.com or www.SouthwestSpaces.com

Four Peaks

Four Peaks is the name of a mountain visible from the Superstition Mountains (and Lost Dutchman State Park) in Arizona. It, and the surrounding Sonoran Desert, was the subject of my latest painting entitled, simply, Four Peaks. A redtail hawk soars the morning skies, looking for tasty morsels to eat.

Four Peaks                    11" x 14" / 27.9cm x 35.6cm

(The mountain really does have four peaks, but only three of them are visible from this angle).

If Arizona had a wet winter, the Peaks can be covered in snow which can last into early spring, when wildflowers (such as the yellow-blossomed brittlebush) reach their peak time of glory.

Four Peaks and the Superstition Mountains are beautiful and iconic areas. I expect I'll be doing more paintings of these special places in the future.

Mark Junge

www.MarkJunge.com or www.SouthwestSpaces.com